If you view revenue and profit one could hardly argue that Microsoft is in decline.

The meeting was at my request, so I could hardly argue about the venue.

We can hardly argue that those things didn't come from Earth.

Until the new radio arrived, the Westcotts hardly ever argued and seemed to have a happy marriage.

He could hardly argue with that; what Bury said was common knowledge.

He could hardly argue with the Kai when she had taken such a firm and public stand.

The messenger looked put out, but he could hardly argue.

Alexander could hardly argue with that, and Mazaces would not.

One can hardly argue that every book is a net gain for the advancement of knowledge.

I could hardly argue with the command from on high, though.